Associate Assessor & IQA - Fashion​/Interior Design - Remote

Associate Assessor & IQA
- Fashion/Interior Design
- Remote

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Contract type: Part-time, Contract

Through education, people can transform their lives and reach career goals. learndirect has been empowering individuals to reach the height of their potential for many years, with a forward-thinking digital approach.

As the UK’s leading online learning provider, we have helped millions of learners gain qualifications that have led to exciting careers. Our work is to empower, inspire, and transform lives through flexible education made accessible to all.

From Access to Higher Education Diplomas and GCSEs to animal courses and accredited dental nursing qualifications, we offer education to individuals from all backgrounds and at any stage of their life and career.

Through partnerships with industry-leading providers in multiple sectors, learndirect has helped more than 4.5 million learners get the qualifications they need. You could become a part of the online solution to educational needs.

We are looking for experienced and qualified Associate Tutors/Assessors and IQA’s to support the delivery of our courses in:

• Fashion Design
• Interior Design

These roles offer flexible working hours, depending on caseload and associate availability. We’re looking for applicants that hold a certificate in the relevant subject specialism, hold a recognised teaching or assessment qualification and have experience of tutoring adult learners. In addition, we are seeking applicants who can also undertake IQA duties too.

We operate a completely flexible remote working model. Working on a self‑employed Contract for Services basis, the role involves tutoring students and assessing their work remotely via our online training portal.

Rates of pay vary depending on the course and level.

You will work within the online learning platform(s) and assess learners in line with qualification specifications and awarding body requirements to maximise opportunities for learners. To support subject lead IQA and IQA’s to achieve the required targets and contribute to the academic and operational effectiveness of the college. You will play a vital part of our learner journey and success.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Marking of assessments and learner assignment submissions, within a timely manner
• Provide support to learners by answering queries, e.g. Hub Spot tickets
• To maintain appropriate subject/expert knowledge in the subject areas for which Assessor responsibilities are agreed.
• Assist in tracking and reporting progress of learners as required
• Actively uphold all of the organisation’s policies & procedures, including Safeguarding and Health and Safety, GDPR.
• Attend, and actively contribute, to standardisation meetings as requested by Head of Faculty
• IQA ONLY – Upholding the organisations Internal Quality Assurance processes, working with Awarding Bodies
• IQA ONLY – Provide support to individual assessors and relevant assessment team(s) in relation to course requirements, delivery methodology and assessment.
• IQA ONLY – Reporting on monthly IQA reports

What we are looking for in you (Essential):

• Have worked within the fashion design industry for a minimum of 2 years and can provide a portfolio of work for review
• Hold a recognised qualification at Level 4 or higher in Fashion Design (e.g. HND)
• Hold a relevant qualification at Level 3 or above in Interior Design or Fashion Design (where applicable to role requirements)
• Excellent level of written English and strong written communication skills
• Must hold an assessing qualification such as CAVA Level 3, A1 (or equivalent), or be qualified in teaching/assessing
• Must hold an IQA qualification such as V1, D34 (or equivalent) (IQA roles only)
• Have experience of quality assurance processes and, where applicable, managing QA processes for remote teams (IQA roles only)
• Extensive knowledge of relevant qualification specifications
• Experience in teaching, assessing, or marking learner work
• Experience with online education delivery (desirable)
• Strong computer and IT literacy, including Microsoft Office, email, and other…